A GLAM anthem for women kicks off this summer's World Cup in Birmingham - because, as the catchy song's title says, girls are football crazy too!

The number is being released by a group of Moseley-based musicians who have written their own fun song which they say is a refreshing change from male-dominated football 'dirges'.

Actress and singer Clare Challoner has teamed up with drummer Pete Hammond and keyboard player Gerry Smith to launch their group Sugarbelly, who have downloaded the track on to the 'girls are football crazy too' website.

If it generates national interest, the song will be released as a pressed single.

Claire, aged 30, who is a Blues supporter, said: "We feel that the time is right for a fun-based pop song that in a tongue-in-cheek way gives all female fans a shout with their very own glam football anthem.

"We are not just interested in Beckham's butt, Rooney's moonie or Lampard's ramparts. The reality is that every pub is full of women watching footie during the World Cup.

"If you listen to any radio sports phone-in you will hear women of all ages having their ten pence worth about referees, managers, tactics, players that should be bought and players that should never have been born!

"We think our song is better than monosyllabic grunts harping on about '66, three lions and past military glories."

Pete Hammond, a former drummer with the Au Pairs, a well-known city post-punk group, added: "The song is definitely less Mark Lawrenson and more Marc Bolan. It's already been voted the best World Cup song by the Asian Times and the city council is planning to play it on the big screen in Victoria Square during the World Cup."

Gerry Smith added: "We're also planning to update the song once the games get under way."